BC9 - Cardenas, At-Large Camping
Grand Canyon National Park · Arizona
BC9 - Cardenas, At-Large Camping is one of the permitted entry points in Grand Canyon National Park on recreation.gov. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.
When permits are released
Public reservations open on the 1st of each month at 8:00 AM MST (Arizona time) for all start dates in the month 3 months ahead (e.g. Aug 1 opens all of November). An early-access lottery runs upstream of each public opening (apply by 5 PM MST on the 1st, one month earlier) - the lottery itself isn't tracked here. One reservation covers your whole group.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this area.
Popular trails nearby
- Bright Angel Trail - 4.9 on AllTrails
- Havasupai Gardens Campground via Bright Angel - 4.9 on AllTrails
- South Bass Trail - 4.9 on AllTrails
- Hermit Camp to Monument Creek Camp via Tonto Trail - 4.9 on AllTrails
- North Bass Trail - 4.9 on AllTrails
Frequently asked questions
When do BC9 - Cardenas, At-Large Camping permits open?
Public reservations open on the 1st of each month at 8:00 AM MST (Arizona time) for all start dates in the month 3 months ahead (e.g. Aug 1 opens all of November). An early-access lottery runs upstream of each public opening (apply by 5 PM MST on the 1st, one month earlier) - the lottery itself isn't tracked here. One reservation covers your whole group. Check the recreation.gov page for the exact on-sale details for your dates.
What if my dates are sold out?
Cancellations happen all season as plans change. Add BC9 - Cardenas, At-Large Camping to a trip window on Permit Ranger and you get an instant alert the moment a date you need opens back up.
How competitive is BC9 - Cardenas, At-Large Camping?
We are still collecting demand data for this pass.
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
No. Permit Ranger never books on your behalf. When a watched date opens, you get an alert with a direct link so you can book it yourself on recreation.gov.
Nearby passes
- BB9 - Tanner - At-Large Camping - 4 mi away
- BB9 - Tanner - At-Large Camping - Large or Small Group - 4 mi away
- AH9 - Vishnu, At-Large Camping - Large or Small Group - 4 mi away
- AG9 - Unkar, At-Large Camping - Large or Small Group - 5 mi away
- BA9 - Palisades, At-Large Camping - 7 mi away
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